BUSINESS REPORTER
MUSCAT, Sept 26
Jusoor Foundation has signed contracts for four social projects that are jointly funded by OQ, Sohar Aluminium and Vale Oman at a total investment of 330,000.
The first project relates to the establishment of a Digital Educational Studio at the Directorate General of Education in North Al Batina Governorate in Suhar. The studio will be used to produce digital educational content for students and teachers in high quality to benefit from digital education, which is key a key tool in developing visual skills of students and teachers and enhancing their knowledge of digital audiovisuals. It will be equipped with a digital photography studio fitted with special audiovisual and recording systems.
Also in Suhar, Jusoor Foundation is funding the provision of a Mobile Mammography Unit in the North Al Batina Governorate in cooperation with the Oman Cancer Association. This unit will help support early diagnosis of cases and consequently reduce the mortality rate caused by breast cancer.
At Shinas, Jusoor is supporting the construction of a Physical Rehabilitation Centre catering to the elderly and patients with disabilities. It will also support the rehabilitation of those with post-accident fractures, burns, and sports injuries.
As part of the project, a new building for physiotherapy and rehabilitation services will be constructed at Shinas Health Complex over an area of 187.86 square metres.
It will feature six diagnostic and rehabilitation clinics, a physiotherapy hall, and a waiting room (male and female).
The fourth project centres on the second phase construction of the Plant Genetic Resources in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Centre in North Batina Governorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources. This project aims to improve the quality of citrus seedlings distributed to citizens in general and to farmers in particular, as the project will increase the area planted with high-quality and disease-free citrus trees. The increased planted area will increase the productivity of the Sultanate and thereby increase the self-sufficiency of the Sultanate of citrus fruits.
In addition, a share of citrus seedlings will be allocated by the Agricultural Experiment Station in Suhar to citizens with home gardens to enhance aesthetic and environmental features.
The contracts were signed by Shaikh Saif Hamyar al Malek al Shihi, Governor of North Batinah and Jusoor Board of Directors Chairman.
